A program provider must adopt, in addition to the individual and family involvement policy required by OAR 411-323-0060, policy and procedure that supports a child’s relationship with their family. A planning goal, when it is a safe and legal option, must include efforts to support the child’s return to their family home. The program provider is expected to deliver supports when appropriate, including:

1. (1) Participation in transition planning;
2. (2) Arranging for transportation for child and family visitation;
3. (3) Staffing and behavior support services in preparation for family visitation;
4. (4) Supporting contact between the child and family, including phone calls, written communication, and other means of communication with family; and
5. (5) Allowing families access to the child in the Host Home setting, when safe and not legally prohibited.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 409.050, 427.104, 441.715, 443.450 & 443.455

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 427.104, 441.705-441.720, 441.740, 441.745, 443.384, 443.392, 443.400-443.445, 443.450, 443.455, 443.880, 443.881 & 443.991

History

APD 36-2019, adopt filed 10/29/2019, effective 11/01/2019